Three Years of Chaos, (if we are lucky)

[nkped 1,208]

Depends on the time of day you hit town. Midday you move through the construction zone going south without too much trouble.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Construction pictorial update

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Another update from this afternoon.

[aj 62]

I wonder how many lanes of traffic they intend to

put down there? looks like 4 max, but it is Thailand

[jacko 8,822]

I wonder how many lanes of traffic they intend to

put down there? looks like 4 max, but it is Thailand

Well that would match the regularly usable width of Sukhumvit. I often feel it is a waste of a wide highway which is 4 lanes each way is wasted. Lanes are occupied by vehicle repair shops who have laid claim and wherever there is a noodle shop double parking will ensue.

[Gary 4,119]

It still looks to me that an overpass would have been easier, cheaper and faster to build. That's not even mentioning obstructing traffic for a long period of time and having to tear up the existing highway. TIT, folly or not?

[jacko 8,822]

It still looks to me that an overpass would have been easier, cheaper and faster to build. That's not even mentioning obstructing traffic for a long period of time and having to tear up the existing highway. TIT, folly or not?

Prior to the building of the motorway overpass, perhaps.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Another photo update on the progress

[Saddic 31]

Be glad this isn't India

 

http://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/in-pics-under-construction-flyover-collapses-in-kolkata/story-F5ZhIR8wArm43x1hJSuV4L.html

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Now that they've put up the new walkover bridge, the view to the south is spoiled.

 

Not really much to spoil in the view to the south as the action is now to the north.

 

Looks like the underpass roof passed the load test.

 

Toll gate for the south entrance.

 

Looks like the digging out on the south side has gone as far as it can for now.

[jacko 8,822]

You said 'toll gate'...... is this tunnel going to charge for use?

I just don't see that speeding up Sukhumvit traffic!

[forcebwithu 4,856]

You said 'toll gate'...... is this tunnel going to charge for use?

I just don't see that speeding up Sukhumvit traffic!

 

Late 1 April joke. Actually, someone started a thread on TV about the underpass charging a toll. Well written and suckered quite a few into believing it as true, but then again TIT where the absurd can and does become reality.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Progress update from this afternoon.

 

Work on new overhead sections.

 

View to the south.

 

Work continues on the new pedestrian bridge.

 

 

Rebar for retaining walls.

 

 

A few pics of the digger for the retaining walls in action.

 

Behind the scenes look at what's happening on the north end of the construction site.

 

The color, geometry, lighting and shadows of this scaffolding would make for some artistic pics if it was more accessible.

 

Not much to see on the south end of the site. Looks like they're beginning to dig out the approach.

Edited May 30, 2016 by forcebwithu

[jacko 8,822]

Perhaps 4 years of chaos ir we are lucky!

 

Pattaya tunnel behind schedule, more delays expected,

Pattaya Mail

Edited August 6, 2016 by jacko

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Photo update from this afternoon. First shots of the work north of the pedestrian bridge. Not much to see on top.

 

But with a mtn bike and riding like I belong there we can get a peek of the work going on below.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

And photos of the work going on to the south of the pedestrian bridge.

 

Looks like construction has started on a new police box at the top of Klang.

 

Shouldn't be long now before the new pedestrian bridge is open.

 

The workers on the south entrance were a little put out seeing a farang come flying by on a mtn bike. But I got my shots and quickly exited so all was good.

[MM 6,562]

They may be constructing the world's longest underground swimming pool.

 

Great photos and progress report.

[jacko 8,822]

Great photos and report FBWY. I was talking with someone yesterday who thought the tunnel was scheduled to open next March. That seems optimistic and really only just over 2 years from when this thread started. Can't recall when work actually started but I do recall nothing much seemed to be happening for quite a long time.... it was getting equipment there and erecting barriers, and goofing around trying to make up their minds wrt traffic directions around the area.

 

I drive through it most Sundays in both directions and it seemed particularly slow progress yesterday. Vehicles coming in and out of the construction area, pavement construction along Sukhumvit, and about 15 coaches of Chinese U-turning and then queueing to get into Rubber World. Even when I used North Rd the other day I wondered why the Police have built a little tented area with a desk and chairs near the Gems Gallery which seems to serve no other purpose than bottle necking the traffic.

 

Oh well, when it does get finished they only have to move the equipment 2km up the road to the Tai junction and start digging there.

Edited September 12, 2016 by jacko

[SimplySam 517]

Wonder how long it will be before the first m/c taxi bloke rides his bike up/down that new Pedestrian bridge.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

Great photos and report FBWY. I was talking with someone yesterday who thought the tunnel was scheduled to open next March. That seems optimistic and really only just over 2 years from when this thread started. Can't recall when work actually started but I do recall nothing much seemed to be happening for quite a long time.... it was getting equipment there and erecting barriers, and goofing around trying to make up their minds wrt traffic directions around the area.

...

 

They're doing quite a bit of shoulder work on Suk topside. That work and the construction of the police box makes me think they just might make a March opening date.

 

Here's my first pic of the start of construction from 11 Jan, 2015, so not quite two years.

 

For those that would like a photo trip down memory lane, I've uploaded all my photos to Flickr.

[forcebwithu 4,856]

For all you armchair walkers, another photo update for you.

 

South end of construction.

 

For those traveling north, nice jog in the road. No idea what for though.

 

 

North end of construction.

 

Lot of traffic coming into Pattaya this afternoon.

 

Siesta time, salon time for the workers.

 

New pedestrian bridge looking pretty good.

 

Electric is still a bit close for comfort though.

 

Access gates are closed, so no mtn bike ride today for up close and personal shots. Zoom will have to do.

 

Can see light at the end of the tunnel for this project.

 

 

 

[Gary 4,119]

I know it's likely behind schedule. When is the latest completion date?

[forcebwithu 4,856]

I know it's likely behind schedule. When is the latest completion date?

 

I read somewhere the expected completion date is Feb, 2017. From the state of the current construction progress they just might finish it on time.

[atlas2 4,329]

Ooops.......Sorry I read the title and thought this was the Hillary Clinton thread.

[jacko 8,822]

Ooops.......Sorry I read the title and thought this was the Hillary Clinton thread.

Term of office is four years and you know it!